NIA Can Investigate Unscheduled Offences Connected With Scheduled Offences : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has the authority to investigate unscheduled offenses connected to scheduled offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The case involved an issue related to the scope of the NIA’s jurisdiction, and the Court clarified that the agency could extend its investigations beyond the primary offenses if they are connected to national security and terrorism-related activities.